Oil Revenues, Security and Stability in West Africa

by Vandy Kanyako

Overview

This book offers a new look at the oil industry in West Africa, proposing to examine the entire region that has been viewed through the lens of Nigeria, Ghana and Gabon. The author argues that, in order to address peace and stability in the region, it is important to understand the transformative powers of petroleum revenue. The project also includes the author’s analysis of the problem on multiple levels: international oil companies, states, and local communities. Also, it takes a deeper look at the effects and importance of local communities in the above countries and discusses adequately the strategic challenges that petro-capitalism poses for West Africa’s regional stability and human security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030379858
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	05/21/2020
Edition description:	1st ed. 2020
Pages:	219
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Vandy Kanyako is Associate Professor at Portland State University, USA.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction: Human Security, Oil Revenues, and Conflict

Chapter 2: The History and Geology of Petroleum in West Africa

Chapter 3: External Stakeholders and the Geopolitics of Oil

Chapter 4: Oil Revenues and the State

Chapter 5: Oil and Community Agitation

Chapter 6: Civil Society and Global Frameworks

Chapter 7: Managing Disputes in West Africa’s Petroleum Industry

Chapter 8: Conclusion: Implications for the Field of Conflict Resolution